Physician / Doctor, Anesthetist
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Anesthetists in the United States see excellent average salaries — about $260K annually. Job satisfaction for Anesthetists is high. Most people who answered the questionnaire are men; 67 percent of Anesthetists are male. A large number enjoy medical while the greater part get dental coverage. Vision coverage is also available to more than two-fifths. This overview is based on answers to PayScale's salary questionnaire.

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Job Description for Physician / Doctor, Anesthetist

An anesthetist is a physician who plays a crucial role in patient care and surgery. They work as part of the surgical team to ensure that proper levels of general or local anesthetic are properly delivered, as well as monitor the effects of the anesthetic on the patient throughout the procedure. While in many common surgical situations, a trained nurse anesthetist is utilized in a similar role, doctors trained in the specialty are generally sought for more complex and delicate operations, particularly those involving the central nervous system and other vital organs.

As a licensed physician, this anesthetist is typically called upon to offer advice and assist in pre-operative consultations on how the anesthetic is delivered and to what extent. Because over-administration of the anesthetic may result in post-operative complications for the patient, the anesthetist is always looking to deliver the smallest amount necessary to keep the patient "under" while the rest of the surgical team operates. The anesthetist also may be the person tasked with administering the initial intravenous (IV) injection through which the anesthesia is delivered. The anesthetist also must determine beforehand that all monitoring equipment and sensors are properly calibrated and working correctly.

To work in this field, a person must first complete a medical degree from an accredited university program. The anesthetist should expect his or her studies to focus on this discipline, and post-graduate internship and residency will also need to involve this specialty. A doctor who specializes as an anesthetist typically works in a specialized hospital or clinical setting, and should expect to work fairly regular business hours during the week, although this may vary depending on the institution's needs.

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Pay by Experience Level for Physician / Doctor, Anesthetist

Median of all compensation (including tips, bonus, and overtime) by years of experience.

Salaries of relatively inexperienced workers fall in the neighborhood of $228K, but folks who have racked up five to 10 years see a notably higher median of $296K. Anesthetists claiming one to two decades of experience make an estimated median of $269K. Average wages for folks with more than 20 years of experience come out to around $301K.